Golden Triangle Tour with Haridwar and Rishikesh, One of the Most Popular Tour Package of India covered the Beauty of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur with Haridwar and Rishikesh.
India Golden triangle tours are getting popular day by day amongst the tourists planning their vacations in India. Covering three amazingly interesting tourist destinations, the tour offers a different flavor of the vacation.
Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Places Covered: New Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Haridwar – Rishikesh - New Delhi
Day 01
Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi and meet our representative in the arrival lounge. Transfer to the hotel and rest of the day free.
Day 02
City Tour of Delhi
In the morning you will go on a guided sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. The magnificent Red Fort is built from red sandstone. It was created in 1648 by Emperor Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal. The Jama Mosque is located just opposite the Red Fort and one of the largest and most elegant mosques in Asia with its black and white striped domes and minarets. Take a rickshaw ride through the bustling, historical Chandni Chowk. This famous market of Old Delhi is a chaotic and amazing criss-crossing of lanes and by-lanes that seem to stock everything under the sun, from spices to jewellery and dress materials. Afterwards you will see Humayun’s Tomb, another magnificent Mughal building. This tomb was built by emperor Humayun’s wife for him in 1565-66. Set in a square enclosed garden, the finely proportioned structure in red sandstone and marble served later as a model for the Taj Mahal and many other Mughal tombs. The imposing victory tower Qutub Minar was built by Qutbuddin Aibak (1192-98) the founder of the Slave Dynasty. The tapering, fluted structure has five storeys, each marked by intricately carved projections and balconies. You will also get the opportunity to visit Raj Ghat, where the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was cremated.
Day 03
Delhi to Agra
This morning after breakfast you will drive to Mughal city Agra and check into your hotel. Enroot you may also visit Mathura-the birth place of Lord Krishana. This afternoon visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. You may also visit Dayal Bagh. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.Proceed for day sightseeing of Agra.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. It lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj.Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 4 Agra - Jaipur: By Road 221 Km in 6 Hr
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri after breakfast.The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA warrior caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes. However, many of them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power.
The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated founder Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal. Literally translated this would mean 'one and a quarter', suggesting that the Mughal thought this emperor to be more valuable than just 'one'. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' on account of the distinctive colour of its buildings.
Day 05 Jaipur
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Relax in the evening or visit the markets. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 6 Jaipur - Delhi: By road 260 km in 6 hr
Breakfast will be at the hotel.Explore the city or enjoy the WALK OF THE OLD TOWN. You can be on your own and explore or choose any of our special walks of the city.Proceed to Delhi.Check in at hotel and spend the day on own shopping and meeting friends.Overnight will be in Delhi.
Day 7 Delhi - Haridwar: By Road 240 Km in 5 Hr
Proceed to Haridwar after breakfast.Haridwar located in the foothills of the Himalayas, represents the point where the Ganga reaches the plains. Haridwar is an ancient pilgrimage site, held in reverence for centuries. The Chinese pilgrim Hyuen Tsang who visited India in the first millennium CE, describes Haridwar as Mayura, on the eastern banks of the Ganges. Haridwar was once known as Gangadwara.Reach and check into hotel.
In the evening visit the GHATS for EVENING AARTI. Spend time watching scores of people going about offering prayers to the River Ganges.Overnight will be in Haridwar.
Day 8 & 9 Haridwar & Rishikesh:
Rishikesh is just 45 minutes from Haridwar and a well known place for ASHRAMS, YOGA & MEDITATION.Rishikesh represents the Gateway to the Himalayas in the Tehri-Garhwal region of Uttar Pradesh. It abounds in natural splendor. Rishikesh is located at a height of about 1360 feet above sea level. Rishikesh represents the site where Vishnu vanquished the demon Madhu.
Also seen here are the Swargashram and the Geeta Bhavan temples.The Lakshman Jhula, a 450 feet long suspension bridge was built in 1939. A newer bridge the Ram Jhula has been added recently. The Ganga abounds in fish. Stay in Rishikesh and visit the ASHRAMS and enjoy the River Ganges. On a pleasant day you could again come down to Haridwar during the day. Nights will be at Haridwar / Rishikesh.
Day 10 Rishikesh - Delhi: By road 270 km in 6 hr
Breakfast will be at the hotel.Proceed at leisure to Delhi and on reaching drive straight to the airport to take the late flight to the next destination.
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